Shanghai, China – The new economy in China has spawned more than just the “flaunt it if you got it” way of life. The youth of Shanghai have adopted street drag racing (both auto and motorcyle) as well, and in a rather big way. Some participants have taken to the Internet to brag about their exploits. The use of fake license plates foiled traffic cameras so police have started suprise crackdowns late at night when most of the racing occurs. My words of advice to the police: you might as well give up. Like prostitution it’s here to stay—crack down in one area and it moves to another.

Patna, India – They don’t fool around in Patna. You’d best mind your manners if you ever visit. A young man who attempted to steal a motorcyle at the local marketplace was beaten to death by an angry crowd.